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Preparations for Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games on track but key risks remain

Planning for the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games is on track but there are risks to particular projects. The organisers are…

Councils have coped well but still face substantial financial challenges

The Accounts Commission says Scottish local authorities have coped well with financial pressures but continue to face tough…

Grampian Fire & Rescue is well managed but needs to strengthen prevention work

Grampian Fire and Rescue provides an effective and relatively low cost emergency response service. It is well managed, with a…

Serious concerns over Highlands and Islands Fire and Rescue service

There is an urgent need for Highlands and Islands Fire and Rescue to establish an effective and sustainable service model which…

Social care in Scotland needs to be better planned and organised

Scotland’s councils and NHS (National Health Service) boards must improve the planning and organisation of social care.…

Scotland making good progress on heart disease and could make savings in cardiology services

Scotland has made good progress in reducing the numbers of people affected by heart disease, including reducing deaths, and the…

Accounts Commission asks for further audit work at Strathclyde Fire & Rescue

The Accounts Commission has requested a report from the Controller of Audit into issues relating to the retirement arrangements…